Why Camp? | The Speckled Goat: Why Camp?

5.04.2015

Why Camp?



Ah, summertime. Relaxation, sitting in the sunshine, a cold glass of iced tea...

... and 128 middle school kids shrieking past, being chased by a youth-pastor-type college student wielding a sock filled with flour.

Living and working at a Bible Camp has been one of the best experiences of my life. Challenging, exhausting, stressful... and absolutely wonderful.

Because I see kids changed. And I get to be a small part of that.




I think your kid should go to camp.

And I'm writing all about it over at Creative K Kids today!

9 comments :

  1. I never got to go to camp as a kid... It looks like so much fun!!!

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    1. It's definitely a lot of fun, Elise! =) You should see if there are any family camps in your area- grown ups need camp, too!

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  2. Camp wasn't really a thing where I grew up but it's so huge in the US! Once my kids are a bit older I will definitely be sending them :) Oh and the family one sounds fun too!

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    1. Yeah, it does seem to be a big thing in the US!

      (And I love Family Camp. It's just amazing to see an entire family turn toward the Lord!)

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  3. I didn't really participate in camp as a kid -- but I have friends who still talk about their camp experiences, and still maintain friendships with both counsellors and other campers 15 years later. I love that you do this. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  4. Thanks for you guest post! My oldest two are getting excited about going to summer camp in July--and saving money (I make them pay for some of it!) I am sure you are getting excited for your busy season too!

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    1. Thank you for allowing me to guest post!

      I think it's such a great idea to have your kids involved in paying for camp- what a great way to instill the value of work and of money!

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  5. My oldest went for the first time two years ago. Last year we traveled pretty far to go to camp and she is still talking about it nearly a year later.

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  6. :) I never went to camp as a kid. My oldest never had the chance becasuse of her health but my youngest two just came to me asking if they could go to camp. Your words make me smile. :) I am heading over to read them at Creative Kids.
    Blessings,
    Dawn

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